ALL the trappings of the seaside can be found in Buckley this weekend.

On Sunday, , August 18, the ‘Blackpool comes to Buckley’ community fun day, will see a variety of events take place in the town centre, including music performances, fairground rides, donkey rides, classic cars, horse drawn carriages, stalls and exotic animals. Two tonnes of sand will also be delivered to give children the chance to practice their sandcastle building.

There will also be a Punch and Judy show, and every child will receive a stick of rock.

Organisers, town centre manager Andy White, said: “It’s going to be fun. There will be something for everyone, lots of music, food and things to do. Obviously the weather will make or break it, but as long as the children are having fun, that’s all that matters.”

There will also be information stands from local charities and community groups.

“It’s a way to bring the community together and to support the town’s traders, many of whom will be open on the day.”

The idea for the event came from last summer’s popular Jubilee celebration.

“Everyone enjoyed that so much, that we wanted to create something similar this year,” added Mr White.“After the event, if it was successful, we’ll see which aspects people liked most and build on that to create something new next year as well.”

The event is being funded by Buckley Town Council.

Also on Sunday, Buckley & District Cytûn is holding a Buckley Beach Praise led by Rev Trevor Pratt singing traditional hymns from 4-4.30pm in Buckley Cross church car park, which will be followed by Buckley Rocks – an all-age praise session – from 4.30-5pm. A barbecue tea will also be held in the community centre car park. Call 01244 544379 if you are attending the barbecue.

Broughton Community Centre is holding its own beach party on Saturday AUG 17 from 11am-3pm.

There will be paddling pools, donkey rides, play sand, ice-cream, a face painter and stalls selling food and drink. Entry is £1 and children must be accompanied by an adult